Traces of Touch: Exploring Layering, Texture and Motif

Rebekah Johnston

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 Using a hand motif as a starting point, this workshop explores layered cloth, appliqué, faux chenille and hand stitch to create richly textured surfaces. Through playful experimentation with positive and negative space, you'll discover ways to develop a piece that is uniquely your own.

Materials

  • Gather a selection of natural fabrics in a range of weights and textures. You might include:

  • Linen and cotton scraps

  • Scrim, muslin or cheesecloth

  • Chiffon, lace or other translucent fabrics

  • Denim, corduroy or other heavier woven fabrics

  • Embroidered or textured cloth

  • Naturally dyed fabrics (if you have
    them)

    You will also need:

  • Thin card

  • Paper scissors

  • Sharp embroidery scissors or seam ripper
    Needle and thread and/or sewing machine

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Rebekah Johnston

Rebekah Johnston is a textile artist based in Nottingham, UK, creating quilts and contemporary textile art from repurposed textiles through the lens of emotional well-being. Her work explores the therapeutic qualities of slow stitch, transforming discarded cloth into richly layered pieces that offer both visual and emotional comfort. Through her workshops, Rebekah invites others to experience the meditative rhythm of stitching, encouraging participants to embrace slowness, discover beauty in everyday materials, and cultivate a mindful connection between their hands, imagination and inner world.

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